I help people find the words.

And I’ve spent a long time working out how: developer, researcher, linguist, coach, author.

Close-up of Kim Witten smiling at the camera. She is leaning against a weathered garage door.

Kim Witten, PhD • Coach for Neurodivergent and Busy-Brained Thinkers.

Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing someone overthink themselves into inaction.

And I should know. I’ve spent nearly five decades overthinking absolutely everything.

Through years of deliberate practice, I’ve been able to turn rumination into a thinking strength. I have over 20 years of design experience, a PhD in Linguistics, and recognition from the ICF as a Professional Certified Coach.

Kim is sitting at a table with arms stretched out in front of her, smiling at the camera.

I’ve successfully changed careers several times, gaining experience in corporate, agency, and academic environments. This has allowed me to make meaningful connections and learn from many talented, inspiring people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds.

Although I have a deep understanding of what makes people tick, I’m learning every single day. I’m challenged and energised by all the resourceful ways people move themselves toward what they want. And what I might do to support them in that.

That’s why my mission is to help people find the words, so they get heard.

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From career-changers to change-makers, I’ve supported people from all over the globe to find their words and be heard. Here’s what they have to say

A bit more about me…

My Core Values

  • Approach everything with curiosity

  • Cultivate awareness in myself and others

  • Grow and learn from every experience

  • Stand up for what’s fair and just

  • Be flexible and generous with my time and resources

My Key Strengths

  • Listening and Empathy

  • Strategic and Emotional Awareness

  • Curiosity, Innovation and Growth

  • Creativity and Problem Solving

  • Detail, Organisation and Optimisation

Special interests include film, crafts, and my rescue pug, Terry.

Terry is on a beach with a ball in his mouth. Kim is standing over him leaning into the frame.

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Recent Writing From the Blog…

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Ask Them!
Ask Them!

You don’t need training or expertise to work well with a neurodivergent colleague. You just need to build one skill: asking! We make it easier with the Ask Them worksheet.

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Permission to be Wildly Inclusive and Wisely Uncontained
Permission to be Wildly Inclusive and Wisely Uncontained

Claire Pedrick and I meet up at The Coaching Inn to spill the tea about our next book: Uncontained.

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Neurodiversity and Craft: Part 2
Neurodiversity and Craft: Part 2

In the second part of our series on Neurodiversity and Craft, podcast host Zoe and I read and respond to Check Your Thread listener contributions.

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Running an Ethical Business Means Fair Pricing
Running an Ethical Business Means Fair Pricing

I believe in making coaching accessible to everyone. That’s why I created democratised pricing. It’s more than a model. It’s a better way to run a business.

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I also write books about this: Lens Not Label and Uncontained.